Which Wikipedia game should you play?
The Wikipedia race is nothing new. Here's what sets each game apart, honestly.
| Criterion | WikiChallenge | WikiRacewiki-race.com | Wikipedia Speedruns | WikiRacingwikiracing.org |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On the real Wikipedia site | YesYou play on wikipedia.org | No: pages copied into the site | No: a snapshot of the article taken before the prompt | No: pages copied, in Wikipedia's layout |
| Players per game | 2 free; up to 20 soon with Premium | Up to 10 per lobby | Not stated | No stated cap with friends; 4 in Quick Race |
| Game ends for everyone at the first finish | YesIn Classic mode | No, everyone finishes their own run | Not stated | No, finishers watch the others |
| Daily challenge and ranking | YesPlayable without an account (ranking: accounts) | No (announced as “soon”) | Yes, with an account | Yes, ranked |
| Modes and options | Classic; coming with Premium: Shortest path, Fewest clicks, Hardcore, Polyglot, page options, custom rules | Fastest or fewest clicks, search blocking, time limit (paid options) | Quick Play, daily prompt, training, private lobbies | Fastest or fewest clicks, Ctrl+F off by default, ranked races, ghosts |
| Platform | Chrome for desktop only (extension) | Web site, no install | Web site, no install | Web site, no install, phones included |
| Price | Free; Premium planned at €4/month or €38.40/year | Free; WikiRace+ $2/month | Free, with ads | Free |
Facts checked on 20 October 2026 on each game's own site. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Sources: WikiRace (site, WikiRace+) · Wikipedia Speedruns (site, about) · WikiRacing (site, about) · WikiMasters (Next article, 25 September 2026).
What about WikiMasters?
WikiMasters turns Wikipedia pages into collectible cards: it isn't a route game. The two go well together: collect the pages over there, cross them over here.